Know all about Laterite and Alkali Feldspar Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.