Know all about Banded iron formation and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Carbonatite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Carbonatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Carbonatite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Carbonatite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux.