Know all about Pantellerite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Pantellerite is Eutaxitic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Pantellerite appears Layered and Foliated and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Pantellerite is earthy while that of Laterite is dull. Pantellerite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Pantellerite are creating artwork and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.