Know all about Argillite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Argillite and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Argillite is Clastic, Polished whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Argillite appears Rough and Dull and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Argillite is waxy and dull while that of Laterite is dull. Argillite is available in dark grey to black, pink, red, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Argillite are fire resistant, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.