Know all about Boninite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Arkose is dull. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.