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