Know all about Serpentinite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Serpentinite is Earthy whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Serpentinite is waxy and dull while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Serpentinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, 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).