Know all about Turbidite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite and Chert belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite 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.