Know all about Tephrite and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Obsidian belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.