Know all about Kimberlite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Kimberlite is Porphyritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull while that of Laterite is dull. Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red 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 Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.