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