Know all about Banded iron formation and Coquina properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation and Coquina belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Coquina is Clastic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Coquina appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Coquina is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Coquina is available in beige, buff, orange colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation and Coquina are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.