Know all about Laterite and Trondhjemite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Trondhjemite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Trondhjemite is Phaneritic. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Trondhjemite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Trondhjemite is subvitreous to dull. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Trondhjemite 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 Trondhjemite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.