Know all about Kimberlite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Kimberlite is Porphyritic whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull while that of Schist is shiny. Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver 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 Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.