Know all about Tephrite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Laterite is dull. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.