Know all about Banded iron formation and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Hawaiite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Hawaiite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Hawaiite is not available. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Hawaiite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Hawaiite are creating artwork, sea defence.