Know all about Arkose and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Travertine belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.