Know all about Aplite and Kimberlite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Kimberlite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Kimberlite is Porphyritic. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones 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).