Know all about Laterite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.