Know all about Nephelinite and Tachylite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Tachylite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Tachylite is Vitreous. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Tachylite appears Glassy. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Tachylite is resinous. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Tachylite is available in black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Tachylite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.