Know all about Granophyre and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Arkose is dull. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.