Know all about Arkose and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Essexite is not available. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.