Know all about Arkose and Granodiorite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Granodiorite is Granular, Phaneritic. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Granodiorite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Granodiorite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Granodiorite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Granodiorite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.