Know all about Granophyre and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Diatomite is dull. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, 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.