Know all about Itacolumite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Itacolumite and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Itacolumite is Clastic, Granular, Rough whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Itacolumite appears Rough and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Itacolumite is dull while that of Taconite is earthy. Itacolumite is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Itacolumite are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.