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