Know all about Diatomite and Lherzolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Lherzolite is Grenue. Diatomite appears Soft and Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Lherzolite is available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple 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 Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums.