Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nepheline Syenite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.