Know all about Talc carbonate and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Diatomite is dull. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder 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.