Know all about Banded iron formation and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Basalt is not available. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.