Know all about Kimberlite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kimberlite and Anorthosite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Kimberlite is Porphyritic whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses 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) and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.