Know all about Nephelinite and Gabbro properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Gabbro belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Gabbro is Phaneritic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Gabbro is not available. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.