All about Ganister and Diatomite Properties
Know all about Ganister and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ganister and Diatomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Ganister is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Ganister appears Rough and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Ganister and Diatomite is dull. Ganister and Diatomite are available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Ganister are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones 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.