Know all about Laterite and Comendite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Comendite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Comendite is Porphyritic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Comendite appears Foliated. The luster of Laterite and Comendite is dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Comendite is available in blue, bluish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Comendite are cemetery markers.