Know all about Claystone and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Claystone and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Claystone is Clastic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Claystone appears Rough and Dull and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Claystone and Laterite is dull. Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Claystone are pottery and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.