Know all about Arkose and Jasperoid properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Jasperoid belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Jasperoid is Earthy. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).