Know all about Benmoreite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Benmoreite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Trachytic, Vesicular whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Benmoreite appears Rough and Dull and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Benmoreite and Banded iron formation is earthy. Benmoreite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Benmoreite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.