Know all about Peridotite and Foidolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite and Foidolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Foidolite is Earthy. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Foidolite appears Dull. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Foidolite is subvitreous to dull. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Foidolite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Foidolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.