Know all about Dunite and Tephrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dunite and Tephrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dunite is Phaneritic whereas that of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Dunite appears Rough and Shiny and Tephrite appears Vesicular. The luster of Dunite is shiny while that of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull. Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, 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 Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner.