Tephrite and Lignite

All about Tephrite and Lignite Properties

Know all about Tephrite and Lignite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Lignite are electricity generation.