Know all about Nepheline Syenite and Taconite 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 Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Nepheline Syenite is Granular whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull while that of Taconite is earthy. Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.