Peridotite and Jaspillite

All about Peridotite and Jaspillite Properties

Know all about Peridotite and Jaspillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Jaspillite is earthy. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Peridotite and Jaspillite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.