Know all about Nephelinite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Anthracite is shiny. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.