Know all about Chert and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Schist is shiny. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver 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 Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.