All about Kimberlite and Eclogite Properties
Know all about Kimberlite and Eclogite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Kimberlite is Porphyritic whereas that of Eclogite is Earthy. Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded and Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Kimberlite and Eclogite is subvitreous to dull. Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, 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 Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone.