Know all about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Laterite is dull. Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.