Know all about Laterite and Rhyodacite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Rhyodacite is Earthy. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Rhyodacite appears Skeletal. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Rhyodacite is greasy to dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Rhyodacite is available in black to grey, dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Rhyodacite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.