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