All about Skarn and Dunite Properties
Know all about Skarn and Dunite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Dunite is Phaneritic. Skarn appears Dull and Dunite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Dunite is shiny. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.