Know all about Mugearite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Mugearite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Mugearite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Mugearite appears Dull and Soft and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Mugearite is not available while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Mugearite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Mugearite are creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.