Know all about Tephrite and Ijolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Ijolite is greasy to dull. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.