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