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