Know all about Laterite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.