Know all about Nephelinite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.