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