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