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