Know all about Serpentinite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Serpentinite is Earthy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Serpentinite appears Rough and Dull and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Serpentinite is waxy and dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Serpentinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Serpentinite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.