Know all about Dolomite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Taconite is earthy. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.