Know all about Benmoreite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Benmoreite is earthy while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.