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