Know all about Latite and Larvikite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Larvikite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Larvikite is Phaneritic. Latite appears Rough and Larvikite appears Shiny. The luster of Latite and Larvikite is subvitreous to dull. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Larvikite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, 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 Larvikite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.