Know all about Latite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Latite appears Rough and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, 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 Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.