Know all about Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Nepheline Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty whereas that of Nepheline Syenite is Granular. Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy and Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Phyllite is phyllitic while that of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull. Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors whereas Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Phyllite and Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.