Know all about Tephrite and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Metapelite is earthy. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.