Know all about Banded iron formation and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation and Shale belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Shale is dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.