Know all about Dunite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dunite is Phaneritic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Dunite appears Rough and Shiny and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Dunite is shiny while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, 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 Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.