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