All about Quartzite and Skarn Properties
Know all about Quartzite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Quartzite and Skarn belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Quartzite is Foliated, Granular whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Quartzite appears Lustrous and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Quartzite is vitreous while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Quartzite is available in black, blue, brown, green, light grey, purple, white, yellow colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Quartzite are an oil and gas reservoir, as armour rock for sea walls, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, in aquifers, laboratory bench tops, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).