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