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