Know all about Skarn and Carbonatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Skarn appears Dull and Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Carbonatite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux.