Know all about Banded iron formation and Blueschist 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 Blueschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Blueschist is Foliated. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Blueschist appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Blueschist is dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Blueschist is available in blue, bluish - grey, purple, shades of blue colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Blueschist are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, tombstones.