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