Know all about Laterite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Laterite and Arkose is dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.