Know all about Nephelinite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.