Know all about Skarn and Dacite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Dacite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Skarn appears Dull and Dacite appears Vesicular. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Dacite is subvitreous to dull. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Dacite is available in bluish - grey, brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Dacite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.