Know all about Ignimbrite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ignimbrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Ignimbrite is Aphanitic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Ignimbrite appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Ignimbrite is vitreous to dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Ignimbrite is available in beige, black, brown, grey, pink, white colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Ignimbrite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.