Know all about Hawaiite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hawaiite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Hawaiite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Hawaiite appears Dull and Soft and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Hawaiite is not available while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Hawaiite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Hawaiite are creating artwork, sea defence and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.