Know all about Arkose and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.