Know all about Arkose and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Arkose and Laterite is dull. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.