Know all about Latite and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Latite appears Rough and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, 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 Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.