All about Diatomite and Dolomite Properties
Know all about Diatomite and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite and Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Diatomite appears Soft and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, 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 Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).