Know all about Latite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Turbidite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Latite appears Rough and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Latite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.