Know all about Tephrite and Teschenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Teschenite is not available. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.