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