Know all about Chert and Whiteschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Chert is Banded, Rough whereas that of Whiteschist is Foliated. Chert appears Glassy or Pearly and Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Chert is waxy and dull while that of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull. Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, 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 Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime.