Know all about Arkose and Hornblendite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hornblendite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Hornblendite appears Foliated. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.