Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Schist 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 Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Schist is shiny. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.