Know all about Coquina and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Coquina and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Coquina is Clastic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Coquina appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Coquina is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Taconite is earthy. Coquina is available in beige, buff, orange colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Coquina are creating artwork and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.