Know all about Banded iron formation and Gossan 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 Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Gossan is metallic. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.