Know all about Hyaloclastite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hyaloclastite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Hyaloclastite is Pyroclastic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Hyaloclastite appears Dull and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Hyaloclastite is dull and grainy while that of Diatomite is dull. Hyaloclastite is available in brown, grey, yellow colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Hyaloclastite are cemetery markers, creating artwork 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.