Know all about Banded iron formation and Charnockite 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 Charnockite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Charnockite is Granular. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Charnockite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Charnockite is not available. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Charnockite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Charnockite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.