Know all about Breccia and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Breccia and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Breccia is Brecciated, Clastic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Breccia appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Breccia is dull to pearly while that of Taconite is earthy. Breccia is available in beige, black, blue, brown, buff, green, grey, orange, pink, purple, red, rust, white, yellow colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Breccia are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.