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