Know all about Oolite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Oolite and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Oolite appears Rounded and Rough and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Oolite is pearly to shiny while that of Taconite is earthy. Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.