Know all about Laterite and Chalk properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Chalk belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Chalk appears Soft. The luster of Laterite and Chalk is dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Chalk is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Chalk are alumina refineries, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, paper industry, production of lime, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, whiting, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.