Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Nepheline Syenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rapakivi Granite and Nepheline Syenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Nepheline Syenite is Granular. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite and Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.