Know all about Banded iron formation and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Lamprophyre is Porphyritic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Lamprophyre appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Lamprophyre is subvitreous to dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Lamprophyre is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Lamprophyre are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).