Know all about Anorthosite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Taconite is earthy. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.