Know all about Tonalite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Tonalite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Tonalite is Phaneritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Tonalite appears Banded and Foilated and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Tonalite is subvitreous to dull while that of Laterite is dull. Tonalite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Tonalite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.