Know all about Borolanite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Borolanite is Granular whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Borolanite is greasy to dull while that of Arkose is dull. Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Borolanite are cemetery markers and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.