Know all about Skarn and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Skarn and Soapstone belong to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Skarn appears Dull and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Skarn is waxy and dull while that of Soapstone is greasy. Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).