Know all about Chert and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Arkose is dull. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown 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 Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.