Know all about Skarn and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn and Schist belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Skarn appears Dull and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Schist is shiny. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.