Know all about Hornblendite and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornblendite and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Hornblendite appears Foliated and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.