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