Know all about Nephelinite and Pumice properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Pumice belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Pumice is Vesicular. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Pumice appears Vesicular. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Pumice is earthy. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums.