Know all about Laterite and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).