Know all about Tephrite and Jaspillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Jaspillite is earthy. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry.