Know all about Taconite and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Hornfels is shiny. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.