All about Arkose and Skarn Properties
Know all about Arkose and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Arkose is Clastic whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Arkose appears Rough and Dull and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Arkose is dull while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Arkose is available in reddish brown colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).