Know all about Laterite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).