Know all about Norite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Norite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Norite is Phaneritic whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Norite appears Veined and Shiny and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Norite is not available while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Norite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).