Know all about Oolite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Oolite and Diatomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Oolite appears Rounded and Rough and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Oolite is pearly to shiny while that of Diatomite is dull. Oolite and Diatomite are available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums 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.