Know all about Peridotite and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Claystone is dull. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, 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 Claystone are pottery.