Know all about Benmoreite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Benmoreite is earthy while that of Diatomite is dull. Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling 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.