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