Know all about Laterite and Hyaloclastite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hyaloclastite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Hyaloclastite is Pyroclastic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Hyaloclastite appears Dull. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Hyaloclastite is dull and grainy. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Hyaloclastite is available in brown, grey, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Hyaloclastite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.