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