Know all about Banded iron formation and Slate 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 Slate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Slate is Foliated. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Slate appears Dull. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Slate is dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Slate is available in black, brown, buff, green, light to dark grey, purple, red, shades of blue colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Slate are blackboards, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, standard material for the bed of billiard table, standard material for the beds of pool and snooker table, tombstones, used in aquariums, writing slates.