Know all about Arkose and Litchfieldite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Litchfieldite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Litchfieldite is Granular. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Litchfieldite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Litchfieldite is greasy to dull. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Litchfieldite 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 Litchfieldite are creating artwork.