Know all about Laterite and Siltstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Siltstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Siltstone is Clastic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Siltstone appears Rough. The luster of Laterite and Siltstone is dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Siltstone is available in brown, red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Siltstone are raw material for the manufacture of mortar, soil conditioner.