Know all about Turbidite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Arkose is dull. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.