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