Know all about Gneiss and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Tephrite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Gneiss appears Foliated and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Tephrite 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 Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.