Know all about Borolanite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Borolanite is Granular whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Borolanite is greasy to dull while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Borolanite are cemetery markers and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).