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