Know all about Diamictite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diamictite is Clastic whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Diamictite appears Banded and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Hornfels is shiny. Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime and that of Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.