Hornfels and Chert Uses

Uses of Hornfels and Chert

There are many uses of Hornfels and Chert based on their unique properties. All rocks due to their properties, texture, color etc. have variety of uses. Know all about Hornfels and Chert and their uses in industries and architecture in the upcoming sections.

• Commercial uses of Hornfels: cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.
• Commercial uses of Chert: creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.