Know all about Latite and Diamictite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Diamictite is Clastic. Latite appears Rough and Diamictite appears Banded. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Diamictite is available in brown, buff 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 Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime.