All about Skarn and Norite Properties
Know all about Skarn and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Norite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Skarn appears Dull and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Norite is not available. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Norite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.