Know all about Arkose and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Soapstone is greasy. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).