Know all about Peridotite and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Peridotite is Phaneritic whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Peridotite is shiny while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Whiteschist is available in 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 Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.