Know all about Banded iron formation and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Banded iron formation and Travertine belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Banded iron formation is earthy while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.