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