Know all about Banded iron formation and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Lherzolite is Grenue. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Lherzolite is available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums.