Know all about Harzburgite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Harzburgite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Harzburgite is Phaneritic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Harzburgite appears Rough and Shiny and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Harzburgite is shiny while that of Taconite is earthy. Harzburgite is available in dark greenish - grey colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Harzburgite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.