Know all about Tephrite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.