Know all about Dunite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dunite is Phaneritic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Dunite appears Rough and Shiny and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Dunite is shiny while that of Taconite is earthy. Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.