Know all about Gneiss and Serpentinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss and Serpentinite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Serpentinite is Earthy. Gneiss appears Foliated and Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Serpentinite is waxy and dull. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.