Know all about Ijolite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, 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).