Know all about Borolanite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Borolanite is Granular whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Borolanite is greasy to dull while that of Diatomite is dull. Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Borolanite are cemetery markers 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.