Know all about Laterite and Argillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Argillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Argillite is Clastic, Polished. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Argillite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Argillite is waxy and dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends.