Know all about Arkose and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.