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