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