Know all about Suevite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Suevite is Earthy whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Suevite appears Banded and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Suevite is earthy while that of Diatomite is dull. Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, 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.