Know all about Granulite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granulite is Granoblastic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Granulite is vitreous while that of Laterite is dull. Granulite is available in black, brown colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.