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