Peridotite and Andesite

All about Peridotite and Andesite Properties

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