Know all about Banded iron formation and Oil shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation and Oil shale belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Oil shale is Splintery. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Oil shale appears Muddy. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Oil shale is dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Oil shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Oil shale are an oil and gas reservoir.