Know all about Hyaloclastite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hyaloclastite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Hyaloclastite is Pyroclastic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Hyaloclastite appears Dull and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Hyaloclastite is dull and grainy while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Hyaloclastite is available in brown, grey, yellow colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Hyaloclastite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.