Know all about Schist and Nepheline Syenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Nepheline Syenite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Nepheline Syenite is Granular. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Nepheline Syenite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Schist is shiny while that of Nepheline Syenite is greasy to dull. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Nepheline Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Nepheline Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.