Know all about Gneiss and Enderbite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Enderbite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Enderbite is Granular. Gneiss appears Foliated and Enderbite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Enderbite is not available. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Enderbite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Enderbite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.