Know all about Granite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Peridotite is shiny. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.