Know all about Gossan and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Gossan is Rough, Sandy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Gossan appears Dull and Banded and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Gossan is metallic while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.