Know all about Laterite and Granodiorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.