Know all about Laterite and Diorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Diorite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Diorite is Phaneritic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Diorite appears Shiny. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Diorite is shiny. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Diorite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Diorite are creating artwork, curling.