Know all about Peridotite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Peridotite and Anthracite is shiny. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, 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 Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.