Scoria and Banded iron formation

All about Scoria and Banded iron formation Properties

Know all about Scoria and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.