Know all about Phonolite and Kimberlite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Kimberlite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Kimberlite is Porphyritic. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull. Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork 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).