Know all about Travertine and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine and Chert belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Travertine appears Fibrous and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.