Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rapakivi Granite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).