Know all about Appinite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Appinite is Porphyritic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Appinite is subvitreous to dull while that of Taconite is earthy. Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.