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