Know all about Pumice and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Pumice appears Vesicular and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.