All about Kimberlite and Diorite Properties
Know all about Kimberlite and Diorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kimberlite and Diorite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Kimberlite is Porphyritic whereas that of Diorite is Phaneritic. Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded and Diorite appears Shiny. The luster of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diorite is shiny. Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, 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 Diorite are creating artwork, curling.