Know all about Dacite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dacite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Dacite appears Vesicular and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Dacite and Latite is subvitreous to dull. Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).