Know all about Pantellerite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Pantellerite is Eutaxitic whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Pantellerite appears Layered and Foliated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Pantellerite and Banded iron formation is earthy. Pantellerite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Pantellerite are creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.