Know all about Eclogite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Eclogite is Earthy whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Eclogite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diatomite is dull. Eclogite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone and that 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.