Know all about Ijolite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Ijolite 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 Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).