Know all about Arkose and Adamellite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Adamellite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Adamellite is Porphyritic. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Adamellite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Adamellite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Adamellite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Adamellite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.