Know all about Diatomite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Diatomite appears Soft and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, 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 Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).