Know all about Laterite and Mudstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Mudstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Mudstone is Clastic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Mudstone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Laterite and Mudstone is dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Mudstone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Mudstone are creating artwork, pottery.