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