Know all about Laterite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.