Know all about Granite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Taconite is earthy. Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.