Know all about Tephrite and Dunite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tephrite and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Tephrite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Dunite is Phaneritic. Tephrite appears Vesicular and Dunite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Tephrite is subvitreous to dull while that of Dunite is shiny. Tephrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Tephrite are production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.