Using Diatomite as potting medium

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Hi guys and girls, I really need to know urgently if anybody has used diatomite as a potting medium or as part of a potting medium and whether it was successful or not.

For those who do not know, diatomite is an totally organic medium which originated by one celled diatoms collecting silica as they grew and then fossilized over time. Today diatomite is mined and used in various industries.

You get fresh water or sea water diatomite. I am interested only in fresh water diatomite. Please help!!

Thanks