Know all about Skarn and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn and Anthracite belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Skarn appears Dull and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Anthracite is shiny. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.