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