Know all about Borolanite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Borolanite is Granular whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Borolanite is greasy to dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Borolanite are cemetery markers and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.