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