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