Know all about Greenschist and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Greenschist appears Layered and Shiny and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Greenschist is shiny while that of Diatomite is dull. Greenschist is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Greenschist are blackboards, manufacture of tools, writing slates 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.