Abstract:TiO2 coated diatomite samples were prepared by sol gel method first, and then the Diatomite/TiO2/TiOx pearlescent pigments with uniform smooth and dense coating layer were prepared by precursor precipitation. The effects of pH and calcination temperature on the morphologies of the final Diatomite/TiO2/TiOx products were studied. The results show that when pH value of the solution is 5.0, black titanium oxide particles are small, well dispersed, and the pearlescent pigments have a smooth and dense coating layer of titanium oxides on their surface. When the calcination temperature is 650 ℃, the coating particles are still small, resulting in the smooth and dense coating layer of titanium oxides. However, when the calcination temperature is 700 ℃, coating layer is still smooth and dense, but the coating particles become large.