Know all about Anorthosite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).