Know all about Laterite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.