Know all about Peridotite and Granulite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Granulite is Granoblastic. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Granulite is vitreous. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Granulite is available in black, brown colors. The commercial uses of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones.