Know all about Arkose and Breccia properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Breccia belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Breccia is Brecciated, Clastic. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Breccia appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Breccia is dull to pearly. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Breccia is available in beige, black, blue, brown, buff, green, grey, orange, pink, purple, red, rust, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Breccia are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.