Know all about Chert and Talc carbonate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Talc carbonate is Very Soft. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Talc carbonate appears Soft. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Talc carbonate is pearly. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, 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 Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder.