Know all about Latite and Rhyolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Rhyolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Rhyolite is Aphanitic, Glassy, Porphyritic. Latite appears Rough and Rhyolite appears Banded. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Rhyolite is earthy. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Rhyolite is available in grey, white, light black 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 Rhyolite are gemstone, laboratory bench tops, jewelry.