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