Know all about Metapelite and Dunite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Dunite is Phaneritic. Metapelite appears Banded and Dunite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Dunite is shiny. Metapelite and Dunite are available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.