Andesite and Peridotite

All about Andesite and Peridotite Properties

Know all about Andesite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Peridotite is shiny. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.