Know all about Dolomite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Laterite is dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.