Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nepheline Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Laterite is dull. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.