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