Know all about Dunite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dunite is Phaneritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Dunite appears Rough and Shiny and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Dunite is shiny while that of Laterite is dull. Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.