Know all about Skarn and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Skarn appears Dull and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Arkose is dull. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.