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