Know all about Tephrite and Mangerite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Mangerite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Mangerite is Phaneritic. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Mangerite appears Shiny. The luster of Tephrite and Mangerite is subvitreous to dull. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Mangerite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Mangerite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.