Know all about Mylonite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Mylonite is Foliated whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Mylonite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Mylonite is shiny while that of Laterite is dull. Mylonite is available in black to grey colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Mylonite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.