Know all about Laterite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Travertine belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.