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