Know all about Peridotite and Serpentinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Serpentinite is Earthy. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Serpentinite is waxy and dull. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Serpentinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, 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 Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.