Know all about Skarn and Rapakivi Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rapakivi Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Skarn appears Dull and Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.