Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rapakivi Granite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Peridotite is shiny. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.