Know all about Dolomite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Peridotite is shiny. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.