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