Know all about Skarn and Gabbro properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Gabbro belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Gabbro is Phaneritic. Skarn appears Dull and Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Gabbro is not available. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.