Know all about Trachyandesite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyandesite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Trachyandesite is earthy while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Trachyandesite are creating artwork, pottery and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).