Know all about Laterite and Flint properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Flint belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Flint is Banded, Rough. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Flint appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Flint is vitreous. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Flint is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Flint are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.