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