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I believe you mean peridotite, which is an igneous rock. Peridot, however, is a name applied to gem quality forsterite, which is a mineral.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoPeridotite is a dark medium-grained intrusive igneous rock. It contains iron-rich and magnesium-rich minerals, at least 10 percent olivine, and no more than 10 percent feldspar.
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