Know all about Diatomite and Mugearite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mugearite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Mugearite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Diatomite appears Soft and Mugearite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Mugearite is not available. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Mugearite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Diatomite and Mugearite 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.