Know all about Phonolite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Phonolite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Phonolite is Granular whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Phonolite is greasy to dull while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Phonolite 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 Phonolite are cemetery markers, 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).