Know all about Suevite and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Suevite is Earthy whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Suevite appears Banded and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Suevite and Banded iron formation is earthy. Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.