Know all about Granophyre and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.