Know all about Banded iron formation and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Serpentinite is Earthy. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Serpentinite is waxy and dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Serpentinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork.