Question

what is diatomite or diatomaceous earth write itts importance ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

It is a very porous rock with a fine particle size and a low specific gravity. These properties make it useful as a filter media, an absorbent, and as a lightweight filler for rubber, paint, and plastics. When diatomite is crushed into a powder, it is usually called "diatomaceous earth," or D.E.

Answer 2

Answer:

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH OR DIATOMITE KISELGUR/KIESELGUHR IS A NATURALLY OCCURRING,SOFT,SILICEOUS SEDIMENTARY ROCK THAT HAS BEEN CRUMBLED INTO A FINE WHITE TO OFF-WHITE POWDER.IT HAS A PARTICLE SIZE RANGING FROM LESS THAN 3um to more than 1mm,but typically 10to200 um.