All about Chert and Claystone Properties
Know all about Chert and Claystone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert and Claystone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Claystone is Clastic. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Claystone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Claystone is dull. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow 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 Claystone are pottery.