Know all about Chert and Litchfieldite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Litchfieldite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Litchfieldite is Granular. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Litchfieldite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Litchfieldite is greasy to dull. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Litchfieldite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Chert and Litchfieldite are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.