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