Know all about Latite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Latite appears Rough and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, 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 Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.