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