Know all about Peridotite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.