Know all about Arkose and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.