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