Know all about Peridotite and Diorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Diorite is Phaneritic. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Diorite appears Shiny. The luster of Peridotite and Diorite is shiny. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, 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 Diorite are creating artwork, curling.