Know all about Harzburgite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Harzburgite is Phaneritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Harzburgite is shiny while that of Laterite is dull. Harzburgite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.