Know all about Arkose and Cataclasite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Cataclasite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Cataclasite is Clastic. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Cataclasite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Cataclasite is vitreous. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Cataclasite is available in brown, green, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Cataclasite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.