Know all about Latite and Talc carbonate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Talc carbonate is Very Soft. Latite appears Rough and Talc carbonate appears Soft. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Talc carbonate is pearly. Latite and Talc carbonate are available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, 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 Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder.