Know all about Banded iron formation and Pumice 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 Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Pumice is Vesicular. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Pumice appears Vesicular. The luster of Banded iron formation and Pumice is earthy. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Pumice is available in beige, colourless, grey, light green, light grey, pink, white, yellow- grey colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Pumice are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, as an abrasive in pencil erasers, fine abrasive used for polishing, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, used in aquariums.