Know all about Teschenite and Appinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Teschenite and Appinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Teschenite is Phaneritic whereas that of Appinite is Porphyritic. Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny and Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Teschenite is not available while that of Appinite is subvitreous to dull. Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner.