Know all about Anorthosite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.