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