Know all about Laterite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Anthracite is shiny. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, 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 Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.