Know all about Dunite and Basaltic Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dunite and Basaltic Trachyandesite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dunite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Dunite appears Rough and Shiny and Basaltic Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Dunite is shiny while that of Basaltic Trachyandesite is not available. Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Basaltic Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Basaltic Trachyandesite are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.