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