Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth 0
Durable Rock, Soft Rock 0
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Decorative Aggregates, Homes, Interior Decoration 0
Garden Decoration, Paving Stone 0
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Source of calcium 0
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 0
Clasts are smooth to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Smooth to touch, Very fine grained rock 0
Archaeological Significance
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Diatomite rock formed from the skeletal remains of single celled plants called diatoms. When diatoms die, their skeletal remains sink to the bottom of lakes and oceans etc. hence forming diatomite deposit. 0
Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Quartz, Sand 0
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Wind Erosion 0
Deposits in Eastern Continents
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Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam 0
Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe 0
England, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom 0
Deposits in Western Continents
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Deposits in Oceania Continent
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Adelaide, New Zealand, Queensland, Tonga, Victoria, Yorke Peninsula 0
Learn more about Properties of Diatomite
What is Diatomite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Diatomite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Diatomite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Diatomite is Not Available. Streak of Diatomite is white while its cleavage is non-existent. Luster of Diatomite is dull and its fracture is not available. Diatomite is opaque in nature. Know all about Diatomite, What is Diatomite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Diatomite
What is Diatomite composed of? Get to know about composition of Diatomite here. Diatomite definition gives information about the Formation of Diatomite and its composition.The composition of Diatomite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Diatomite rock includes Calcite, Clay, Clay Minerals, Quartz, Sand and The compound content of Diatomite rock includes Ca, NaCl, CaO. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Diatomite rock in next section.