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