All about Banded iron formation and Sovite Properties
Know all about Banded iron formation and Sovite 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 Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Sovite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Sovite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Sovite is subvitreous to dull. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Sovite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Sovite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, creating artwork, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).