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