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