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