Know all about Travertine and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Travertine appears Fibrous and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.