Know all about Arkose and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.