Know all about Gneiss and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Gneiss appears Foliated and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.