Know all about Lamprophyre and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lamprophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Lamprophyre is Porphyritic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Lamprophyre appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Lamprophyre is subvitreous to dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre 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.