Know all about Arkose and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Shonkinite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.