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