Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nepheline Syenite and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.