Know all about Banded iron formation and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.