Know all about Benmoreite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Benmoreite is earthy while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).