Know all about Norite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Norite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Norite is Phaneritic whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Norite appears Veined and Shiny and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Norite is not available while that of Peridotite is shiny. Norite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.