Know all about Scoria and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Laterite is dull. Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.