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