Know all about Talc carbonate and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.