Know all about Laterite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Essexite is not available. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.