Know all about Nephelinite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.