Know all about Boninite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Boninite appears Dull and Soft and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Boninite is vitreous while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.