Know all about Skarn and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Skarn appears Dull and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).