Know all about Diatomite and Conglomerate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite and Conglomerate belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Conglomerate is Clastic. Diatomite appears Soft and Conglomerate appears Shiny and Rounded. The luster of Diatomite and Conglomerate is dull. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Conglomerate is available in beige, black, brown, buff, light to dark grey, orange, rust, white, 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 Conglomerate are cemetery markers, in aquifers, tombstones.