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Eclogite and Dunite


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All about Dunite and Eclogite Properties

Know all about Dunite and Eclogite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Dunite is Phaneritic whereas that of Eclogite is Earthy. Dunite appears Rough and Shiny and Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Dunite is shiny while that of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull. Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Dunite and Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.

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