All about Diatomite and Siltstone Properties
Know all about Diatomite and Siltstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite and Siltstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Siltstone is Clastic. Diatomite appears Soft and Siltstone appears Rough. The luster of Diatomite and Siltstone is dull. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Siltstone is available in brown, red, reddish brown 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 Siltstone are raw material for the manufacture of mortar, soil conditioner.