Know all about Litchfieldite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Litchfieldite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Litchfieldite is Granular whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Litchfieldite appears Banded and Foilated and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Litchfieldite is greasy to dull while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Litchfieldite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Litchfieldite are creating artwork and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).