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