Know all about Gneiss and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Gneiss appears Foliated and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.