Know all about Peridotite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Skarn 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 Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).