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