Know all about Kimberlite and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Kimberlite is Porphyritic whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull while that of Claystone is dull. Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow 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 Claystone are pottery.