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