Know all about Gneiss and Borolanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Borolanite is Granular. Gneiss appears Foliated and Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Borolanite is greasy to dull. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss and Borolanite are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums.