Know all about Skarn and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Skarn appears Dull and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.