Know all about Granite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).