Know all about Latite and Serpentinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Serpentinite is Earthy. Latite appears Rough and Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Serpentinite is waxy and dull. Latite and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.