Know all about Diatomite and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Diatomite appears Soft and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses 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 and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.