Know all about Wehrlite and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Wehrlite is Banded whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Wehrlite appears Rough and Banded and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Wehrlite is metallic while that of Diatomite is dull. Wehrlite is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Wehrlite are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, 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.