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