Know all about Lherzolite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lherzolite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Lherzolite is Grenue whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull while that of Peridotite is shiny. Lherzolite and Peridotite are available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple colors. The commercial uses of Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.