Know all about Flint and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Flint is Banded, Rough whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Flint appears Glassy or Pearly and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Flint is vitreous while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Flint is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Flint are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).