Know all about Lignite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lignite and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Lignite are electricity generation and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.