Know all about Banded iron formation and Limestone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation and Limestone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Limestone is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Limestone appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Limestone is dull to pearly. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Limestone is available in beige, black, blue, brown, cream, gold, green, grey, light green, light grey, linen, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Limestone are animal feed filler, as a feed additive for livestock, paper industry, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, used in aquariums, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.