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