Know all about Chert and Suevite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Suevite is Earthy. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Suevite appears Banded. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Suevite is earthy. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink 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 Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).