Know all about Ignimbrite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Ignimbrite is Aphanitic whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Ignimbrite appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Ignimbrite is vitreous to dull while that of Arkose is dull. Ignimbrite is available in beige, black, brown, grey, pink, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Ignimbrite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.