Know all about Gabbro and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gabbro and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gabbro is Phaneritic whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Gabbro is not available while that of Peridotite is shiny. Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.