Know all about Charnockite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Charnockite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Charnockite is Granular whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Charnockite is not available while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).