Know all about Taconite and Ganister properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite and Ganister belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Ganister is Clastic, Granular, Rough. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Ganister appears Rough. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Ganister is dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Ganister is available in beige, black, brown, colourless, cream, dark brown, green, grey, light green, light to dark grey, pink, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Ganister are an oil and gas reservoir, in aquifers, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.