Know all about Pegmatite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Taconite is earthy. Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.