Know all about Whiteschist and Banded iron formation properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Banded iron formation belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Whiteschist is Foliated whereas that of Banded iron formation is Banded, Trellis. Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated and Banded iron formation appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull while that of Banded iron formation is earthy. Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Banded iron formation is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime and that of Banded iron formation are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.