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