Know all about Felsite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Felsite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Felsite is Arborescent Patterned, Vitreous whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Felsite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Felsite is vitreous while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Felsite is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Felsite are mirror, jewelry and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.