Know all about Gneiss and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Gneiss appears Foliated and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Boninite is vitreous. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).