Know all about Laterite and Jasperoid properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Jasperoid belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Jasperoid is Earthy. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).