Know all about Nephelinite and Granodiorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Granodiorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.