Know all about Skarn and Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Skarn appears Dull and Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums.