Know all about Turbidite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Turbidite and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Turbidite appears Dull and Banded and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Turbidite is metallic while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.