Know all about Harzburgite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Harzburgite is Phaneritic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Harzburgite is shiny while that of Diatomite is dull. Harzburgite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds 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.