Know all about Granite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.