Know all about Greenschist and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Greenschist appears Layered and Shiny and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Greenschist is shiny while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Greenschist is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Greenschist are blackboards, manufacture of tools, writing slates and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.