Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nepheline Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.