Know all about Diatomite and Evaporite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite and Evaporite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Evaporite is Earthy. Diatomite appears Soft and Evaporite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Evaporite is subvitreous to dull. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Evaporite is available in colourless, green, grey, silver, 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 Evaporite are used in the manufacture of ceramic powder, used in the preparation of sulfuric acid and silicon diborite.