Know all about Taconite and Evaporite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite and Evaporite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Evaporite is Earthy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Evaporite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Evaporite is subvitreous to dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Evaporite is available in colourless, green, grey, silver, white colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Evaporite are used in the manufacture of ceramic powder, used in the preparation of sulfuric acid and silicon diborite.