Know all about Nephelinite and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Norite is not available. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Norite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.