Know all about Dunite and Ijolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dunite and Ijolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dunite is Phaneritic whereas that of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular. Dunite appears Rough and Shiny and Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Dunite is shiny while that of Ijolite is greasy to dull. Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.