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