Know all about Banded iron formation and Sandstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation and Sandstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Sandstone is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Sandstone appears Rough. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Sandstone is dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Sandstone is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Sandstone are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums.