All about Skarn and Mugearite Properties
Know all about Skarn and Mugearite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Mugearite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Mugearite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Skarn appears Dull and Mugearite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Mugearite is not available. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Mugearite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Skarn and Mugearite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).