Know all about Tephrite and Pyrolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Pyrolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Pyrolite is Phaneritic. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Pyrolite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Pyrolite is shiny. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Pyrolite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Pyrolite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.