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