Know all about Chert and Coquina properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert and Coquina belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Coquina is Clastic. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Coquina appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Coquina is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Coquina is available in beige, buff, orange colors. The commercial uses of Chert and Coquina are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.