Know all about Gneiss and Epidosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Epidosite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Gneiss appears Foliated and Epidosite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Epidosite is not available. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Epidosite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Epidosite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.