Know all about Boninite and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Gossan is metallic. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.