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Syenite and Kimberlite


Kimberlite and Syenite


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All about Syenite and Kimberlite Properties

Know all about Syenite and Kimberlite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Syenite and Kimberlite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Syenite is Earthy whereas that of Kimberlite is Porphyritic. Syenite appears Banded and Foilated and Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Syenite and Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull. Syenite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Syenite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that 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).

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