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