Know all about Chert and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert and Travertine belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, 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 Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.