Know all about Pumice and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Pumice is Vesicular whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Pumice appears Vesicular and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Pumice is earthy while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.