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