Know all about Dolomite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.