Know all about Whiteschist and Diatomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Whiteschist is Foliated whereas that of Diatomite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated and Diatomite appears Soft. The luster of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull while that of Diatomite is dull. Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Diatomite is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime 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.