Know all about Skarn and Shoshonite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Shoshonite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Shoshonite is Porphyritic. Skarn appears Dull and Shoshonite appears Dull. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Shoshonite is dull. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Shoshonite is available in brown- black, dark brown colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Shoshonite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.