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