Know all about Taconite and Coal properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite and Coal belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Coal is Amorphous, Glassy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Coal appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Coal is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Coal is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Coal are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.