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