Know all about Blue Granite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Blue Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Blue Granite is Phaneritic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Blue Granite appears Shiny and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Blue Granite is subvitreous to dull while that of Taconite is earthy. Blue Granite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey, white colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Blue Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.