Know all about Travertine and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Travertine appears Fibrous and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.