Know all about Latite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Latite appears Rough and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Laterite is dull. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red 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 Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.