Know all about Chert and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow 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 Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.