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