Know all about Latite and Jaspillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Jaspillite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis. Latite appears Rough and Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Jaspillite is earthy. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown 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 Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry.