Know all about Peridotite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, 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 Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.