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