All about Diatomite and Rhyolite Properties
Know all about Diatomite and Rhyolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic. Diatomite appears Soft and Rhyolite appears Banded. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Rhyolite is earthy. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black 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 Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry.