Banded iron formation vs Migmatite Texture
Texture
Banded, Trellis
  
Foliated
  
Color
Red, Reddish Brown
  
Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Brown- Black, Dark Greenish - Grey, Dark Grey to Black
  
Maintenance
Less
  
More
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
Yes
  
No
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
No
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
No
  
Appearance
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
  
Dull, Banded and Foilated
  
Texture of Banded iron formation and Migmatite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Banded iron formation and Migmatite. Texture of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Migmatite is Foliated. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Banded iron formation vs Migmatite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.