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