Know all about Nephelinite and Hornblendite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Hornblendite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Hornblendite appears Foliated. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull. Nephelinite and Hornblendite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.