Know all about Granulite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Granulite is Granoblastic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Granulite is vitreous while that of Taconite is earthy. Granulite is available in black, brown colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.