Peridotite and Gossan

All about Peridotite and Gossan Properties

Know all about Peridotite and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Gossan is metallic. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.