Know all about Flint and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Flint and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Flint is Banded, Rough whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Flint appears Glassy or Pearly and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Flint is vitreous while that of Taconite is earthy. Flint is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Flint are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.