Non-foliated Gneiss is similar in engineering performance to granite. However, some gneisses are strongly foliated and possess a texture with preferred orientation. Generally, this will not affect their engineering behavior. They may however be fissured in places and this can mean trouble. Fresh, thermally metamorphosed rocks such as quartzite and hornfels are very strong.
Marble has the same advantages and disadvantages as other carbonate rocks.
An Introduction to Geometical Techniques, Second edition, John P. Wiley and Sons. West Publishing Company.