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