Know all about Anorthosite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).