Know all about Arkose and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Claystone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Arkose and Claystone is dull. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Claystone are pottery.