Know all about Diatomite and Suevite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Suevite is Earthy. Diatomite appears Soft and Suevite appears Banded. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Suevite is earthy. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink 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 Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).