All about Skarn and Chalk Properties
Know all about Skarn and Chalk properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Skarn appears Dull and Chalk appears Soft. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Chalk is dull. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Chalk is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Chalk are alumina refineries, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, paper industry, production of lime, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, whiting, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.