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