Know all about Laterite and Foidolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Foidolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Foidolite is Earthy. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Foidolite appears Dull. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Foidolite is subvitreous to dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Foidolite 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 Foidolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.