Know all about Monzonite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Monzonite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Monzonite is Phaneritic whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Monzonite appears Shiny and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Monzonite and Latite is subvitreous to dull. Monzonite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Monzonite 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).