Know all about Metapelite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Metapelite is Foliated whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Metapelite appears Banded and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Metapelite is earthy while that of Peridotite is shiny. Metapelite and Peridotite are available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.