Banded iron formation vs Conglomerate Texture
Texture
Banded, Trellis
Clastic
Color
Red, Reddish Brown
Beige, Black, Brown, Buff, Light to Dark Grey, Orange, Rust, White, Yellow
Durability
Durable
Durable
Scratch Resistant
Yes
Yes
Appearance
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
Shiny and Rounded
Texture of Banded iron formation and Conglomerate
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Banded iron formation and Conglomerate. Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Conglomerate is Clastic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Banded iron formation vs Conglomerate texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.