Know all about Tephrite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.