Know all about Laterite and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Gossan is metallic. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.