All about Latite and Diatomite Properties
Know all about Latite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Latite appears Rough and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diatomite is dull. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) 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.