Know all about Blue Granite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Blue Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Blue Granite is Phaneritic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Blue Granite appears Shiny and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Blue Granite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diatomite is dull. Blue Granite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Blue Granite are cemetery markers, 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.