Know all about Diatomite and Enderbite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Enderbite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Enderbite is Granular. Diatomite appears Soft and Enderbite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Enderbite is not available. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Enderbite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Diatomite are alumina refineries, animal feed filler, as a feed additive for livestock, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, fire resistant, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, soil conditioner, to ignite fire, used as a filter medium, used as an insecticide, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper and that of Enderbite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.