Know all about Whiteschist and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Whiteschist is Foliated whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Chert is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime and that of Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.