Know all about Laterite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Boninite is vitreous. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).