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