Know all about Laterite and Coquina properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Coquina belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Coquina is Clastic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Coquina appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Coquina is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Coquina is available in beige, buff, orange colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Coquina are creating artwork.