Know all about Pumice and Nepheline Syenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Nepheline Syenite is Granular. Pumice appears Vesicular and Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.