Arkose and Blue Granite

All about Arkose and Blue Granite Properties

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