Know all about Gossan and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gossan is Rough, Sandy whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Gossan appears Dull and Banded and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Gossan is metallic while that of Boninite is vitreous. Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).