All about Chert and Flint Properties
Know all about Chert and Flint properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert and Flint belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Flint is Banded, Rough. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Flint appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Flint is vitreous. Chert and Flint are available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white 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 Flint are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.