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