Know all about Kenyte and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Kenyte belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Kenyte is Glassy, Granular whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Kenyte appears Banded and Foilated and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Kenyte is greasy to dull while that of Taconite is earthy. Kenyte is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Kenyte are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.