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