Know all about Arkose and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.