Know all about Anthracite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anthracite and Skarn belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Anthracite is shiny while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).