Know all about Anorthosite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Laterite is dull. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.