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