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