Know all about Banded iron formation and Suevite 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 Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Suevite is Earthy. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Suevite appears Banded. The luster of Banded iron formation and Suevite is earthy. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).