Know all about Dunite and Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dunite and Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dunite is Phaneritic whereas that of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Dunite appears Rough and Shiny and Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Dunite is shiny while that of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, 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 Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums.