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