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