Know all about Banded iron formation and Hornfels 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 Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Hornfels is shiny. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.