Arkose and Coquina

All about Arkose and Coquina Properties

Know all about Arkose and Coquina properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Coquina belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Coquina is Clastic. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Coquina appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Coquina is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Coquina is available in beige, buff, orange colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Coquina are creating artwork.