Know all about Flint and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Flint and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Flint is Banded, Rough whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Flint appears Glassy or Pearly and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Flint is vitreous while that of Laterite is dull. Flint is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Flint are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.