Know all about Laterite and Phyllite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Phyllite is Phyllitic Sheen, Slaty. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Phyllite appears Crinkled or Wavy. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Phyllite is phyllitic. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Phyllite is available in black to grey, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Phyllite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, writing slates.