Know all about Laterite and Jaspillite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Jaspillite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Jaspillite is Banded, Trellis. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Jaspillite appears Banded and Glassy. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Jaspillite is earthy. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Jaspillite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Jaspillite are creating artwork, jewelry.