Know all about Dunite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dunite is Phaneritic whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Dunite appears Rough and Shiny and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Dunite is shiny while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish 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 Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.