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