Know all about Banded iron formation and Diabase 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 Diabase belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Diabase appears Vesicular. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Diabase is not available. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Diabase is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Diabase are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.