Know all about Banded iron formation and Wackestone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation and Wackestone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Wackestone is Clastic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Wackestone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Wackestone is dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Wackestone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Wackestone are cemetery markers, pottery.