Know all about Rhyolite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Rhyolite appears Banded and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Rhyolite is earthy while that of Diatomite is dull. Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry 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.