Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Skarn 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 Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).