Tephrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

All about Tephrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Properties

Know all about Tephrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.