Know all about Boninite and Dunite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Dunite is Phaneritic. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Dunite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Dunite is shiny. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.