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