Know all about Latite and Dunite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Dunite is Phaneritic. Latite appears Rough and Dunite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Dunite is shiny. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey 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 Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.