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