Know all about Dacite and Gneiss properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy. Dacite appears Vesicular and Gneiss appears Foliated. The luster of Dacite is subvitreous to dull while that of Gneiss is dull. Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums.