Know all about Tephrite and Hornblendite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Hornblendite appears Foliated. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull. Tephrite and Hornblendite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.