Know all about Migmatite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Migmatite is Foliated whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Migmatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Migmatite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Migmatite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, brown- black, dark greenish - grey, dark grey to black colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Migmatite are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.