Know all about Latite and Aplite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Aplite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Aplite is Granular, Graphic. Latite appears Rough and Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white 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 Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones.