Know all about Nephelinite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Soapstone is greasy. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).