Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nepheline Syenite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Essexite is not available. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.