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