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