Know all about Arkose and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Chert belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Chert 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 Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.