Know all about Jasperoid and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jasperoid and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Jasperoid is Earthy whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly while that of Taconite is earthy. Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.