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