Know all about Anorthosite and Nepheline Syenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite and Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Nepheline Syenite is Granular. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.