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