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