Know all about Skarn and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Skarn appears Dull and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.