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