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