Know all about Coquina and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Coquina and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Coquina is Clastic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Coquina appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Coquina is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Coquina is available in beige, buff, orange colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Coquina are creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.