Know all about Skarn and Pumice properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Pumice is Vesicular. Skarn appears Dull and Pumice appears Vesicular. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Pumice is earthy. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums.