Know all about Nephelinite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Laterite is dull. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.