As adjectives the difference between foliated and banded
is that foliated is (geology|of a rock) having a structure of thin layers while banded is marked with bands of colour.
As a verb banded is
(band).
foliated
English
Adjective
(-)
(geology, of a rock) Having a structure of thin layers
(architecture) Decorated with foliage
banded
English
Adjective
(-)
Marked with bands of colour
Verb
(head)
(band)