Know all about Taconite and Breccia properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite and Breccia belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Breccia is Brecciated, Clastic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Breccia appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Breccia is dull to pearly. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Breccia is available in beige, black, blue, brown, buff, green, grey, orange, pink, purple, red, rust, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Breccia are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.