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