Know all about Peridotite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, 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 Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.