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