Know all about Charnockite and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Charnockite and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Charnockite is Granular whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Charnockite is not available while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Charnockite 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 Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.