Know all about Granulite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granulite is Granoblastic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Granulite is vitreous while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Granulite is available in black, brown colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.