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