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