Know all about Diamictite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diamictite and Diatomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diamictite is Clastic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Diamictite appears Banded and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Diatomite is dull. Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime 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.