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