Know all about Latite and Teschenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Teschenite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Latite appears Rough and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Teschenite is not available. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Teschenite is available in dark grey to 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 Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.