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