Know all about Latite and Eclogite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Eclogite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Eclogite is Earthy. Latite appears Rough and Eclogite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Latite and Eclogite is subvitreous to dull. Latite and Eclogite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, 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 Eclogite are creating artwork, gemstone.