Know all about Boninite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.