Know all about Gneiss and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Gneiss appears Foliated and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.