Know all about Latite and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Obsidian belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Latite appears Rough and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow 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 Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.