Know all about Pumice and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Pumice appears Vesicular and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).