Know all about Chert and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, 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 Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).