Know all about Diorite and Kimberlite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diorite and Kimberlite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diorite is Phaneritic whereas that of Kimberlite is Porphyritic. Diorite appears Shiny and Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Diorite is shiny while that of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull. Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Diorite are creating artwork, curling and that of Kimberlite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).