Know all about Mangerite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Mangerite is Phaneritic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Mangerite appears Shiny and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Mangerite is subvitreous to dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Mangerite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Mangerite 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.