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