Know all about Skarn and Borolanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Borolanite is Granular. Skarn appears Dull and Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Borolanite is greasy to dull. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Borolanite are cemetery markers.