All about Kimberlite and Pegmatite Properties
Know all about Kimberlite and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kimberlite and Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Kimberlite is Porphyritic whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow 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 Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.