Know all about Banded iron formation and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Arkose is dull. Banded iron formation and Arkose are available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.