👉 Peridotite is a mineral that occurs in the Earth's crust and is formed from the union of two minerals, feldspar (SiO2) and quartz (Al2O3). These minerals are mixed together to form a single crystal. Peridotite is characterized by its distinctive blue-green color due to the presence of iron oxide, which gives it a characteristic green hue. It is also known for its high content of silica, making it one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's