Know all about Arkose and Benmoreite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Benmoreite is earthy. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling.