Gneiss and Banded iron formation

All about Gneiss and Banded iron formation Properties

Know all about Gneiss and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Gneiss appears Foliated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Gneiss is dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.