Tephrite and Siltstone

All about Tephrite and Siltstone Properties

Know all about Tephrite and Siltstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Siltstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Siltstone is Clastic. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Siltstone appears Rough. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Siltstone is dull. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Siltstone is available in brown, red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Siltstone are raw material for the manufacture of mortar, soil conditioner.