Know all about Latite and Variolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Latite and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Latite appears Rough and Variolite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Latite is subvitreous to dull while that of Variolite is not available. Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Variolite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey 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 Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.