Know all about Aplite and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.