Know all about Banded iron formation and Wehrlite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Wehrlite is Banded. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Wehrlite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Wehrlite is metallic. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Wehrlite is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Wehrlite are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.