Know all about Adakite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Diatomite is dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that 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.