Know all about Banded iron formation and Boninite 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 Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Boninite is vitreous. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).