Know all about Latite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Latite appears Rough and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Shale is dull. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, 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 Shale are creating artwork, pottery.