Know all about Jaspillite and Gneiss properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy. Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy and Gneiss appears Foliated. The luster of Jaspillite is earthy while that of Gneiss is dull. Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry and that of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums.