Know all about Banded iron formation and Conglomerate properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation and Conglomerate belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Conglomerate is Clastic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Conglomerate appears Shiny and Rounded. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Conglomerate is dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Conglomerate is available in beige, black, brown, buff, light to dark grey, orange, rust, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Conglomerate are cemetery markers, in aquifers, tombstones.