Know all about Diamictite and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diamictite is Clastic whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Diamictite appears Banded and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime and that of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).