Know all about Chert and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Boninite is vitreous. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, 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 Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).