Know all about Lignite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lignite and Taconite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Taconite is earthy. Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Lignite are electricity generation and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.