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