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