Know all about Arkose and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Gossan is metallic. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.