Tephrite and Blue Granite

All about Tephrite and Blue Granite Properties

Know all about Tephrite and Blue Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Blue Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Blue Granite is Phaneritic. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Blue Granite appears Shiny. The luster of Tephrite and Blue Granite is subvitreous to dull. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Blue Granite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Blue Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.