Know all about Whiteschist and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Whiteschist is Foliated whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull while that of Arkose is dull. Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.