Know all about Arkose and Mylonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Mylonite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Mylonite is Foliated. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Mylonite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Mylonite is shiny. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Mylonite is available in black to grey colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Mylonite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.