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