Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Rapakivi 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 Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).