Know all about Chert and Kenyte properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Kenyte belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Kenyte is Glassy, Granular. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Kenyte appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Kenyte is greasy to dull. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Kenyte is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms and that of Kenyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork.