Know all about Taconite and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite and Oolite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.