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