Know all about Diatomite and Andesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Diatomite appears Soft and Andesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Andesite is vitreous. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow 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 Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.