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