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