Know all about Gneiss and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Gneiss appears Foliated and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).