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