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