Know all about Chert and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink 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 Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.