Know all about Pumice and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Pumice appears Vesicular and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, 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 Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).