Know all about Kimberlite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Kimberlite is Porphyritic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Kimberlite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.