Know all about Taconite and Hawaiite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hawaiite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Hawaiite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Hawaiite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Hawaiite is not available. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Hawaiite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Hawaiite are creating artwork, sea defence.