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