Know all about Kenyte and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kenyte belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Kenyte is Glassy, Granular whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Kenyte appears Banded and Foilated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Kenyte is greasy to dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Kenyte is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Kenyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.