Know all about Latite and Metapelite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Metapelite is Foliated. Latite appears Rough and Metapelite appears Banded. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Metapelite is earthy. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Metapelite is available in dark greenish - grey, green, light green, light greenish grey 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 Metapelite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.