Know all about Gneiss and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss and Cataclasite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Gneiss appears Foliated and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.