Know all about Banded iron formation and Luxullianite 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 Luxullianite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Luxullianite is Granular, Phaneritic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Luxullianite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Luxullianite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Luxullianite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Luxullianite are creating artwork, curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.