Know all about Nephelinite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Andesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Andesite is vitreous. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.