Know all about Rhyolite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyolite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Rhyolite appears Banded and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Rhyolite is earthy while that of Peridotite is shiny. Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors whereas Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.