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