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