Know all about Skarn and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Skarn appears Dull and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Basalt is not available. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.