Know all about Tephrite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.