Know all about Charnockite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Charnockite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Charnockite is Granular whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Charnockite is not available while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.