Know all about Latite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Latite appears Rough and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Latite and Nephelinite are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, 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 Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).