Know all about Latite and Icelandite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Icelandite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Icelandite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Latite appears Rough and Icelandite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Icelandite is vitreous. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Icelandite 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 Icelandite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.