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