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