Know all about Banded iron formation and Teschenite 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 Teschenite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Teschenite is not available. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.