Tephrite and Monzonite

All about Tephrite and Monzonite Properties

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