Know all about Latite and Argillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Argillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Argillite is Clastic, Polished. Latite appears Rough and Argillite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Argillite is waxy and dull. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, 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 Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends.