Know all about Peridotite and Adakite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Adakite is Porphyritic. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Adakite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums.