Chert and Gossan Uses

Uses of Chert and Gossan

There are many uses of Chert and Gossan based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Chert and Gossan and their uses in industries and architecture in the upcoming sections.

• Commercial uses of Chert: creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.
• Commercial uses of Gossan: cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.