Know all about Dolomite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Arkose is dull. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.