Know all about Breccia and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Breccia and Diatomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Breccia is Brecciated, Clastic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Breccia appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Breccia is dull to pearly while that of Diatomite is dull. Breccia and Diatomite are available in beige, black, blue, brown, buff, green, grey, orange, pink, purple, red, rust, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Breccia are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry 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.