Know all about Itacolumite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Itacolumite and Banded iron formation belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Itacolumite is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Itacolumite appears Rough and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Itacolumite is dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Itacolumite is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Itacolumite are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.