Know all about Appinite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Appinite is Porphyritic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Appinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.