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