Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Schist and Skarn. Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Schist vs Skarn texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.