Know all about Trachyandesite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Trachyandesite is earthy while that of Laterite is dull. Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Trachyandesite are creating artwork, pottery and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.