Know all about Nephelinite and Teschenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Nephelinite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Nephelinite is Aphanitic whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Nephelinite appears Skeletal and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic while that of Teschenite is not available. Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.