All about Diatomite and Chert Properties
Know all about Diatomite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite and Chert belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Diatomite appears Soft and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white 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 Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.