Know all about Arkose and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.