Know all about Diatomite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diatomite and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Diatomite appears Soft and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Diatomite is dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors whereas Turbidite 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 Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.