Know all about Arkose and Felsite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Felsite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Felsite is Arborescent Patterned, Vitreous. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Felsite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Felsite is vitreous. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Felsite is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Felsite are mirror, jewelry.