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