Know all about Sovite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Sovite is Granular, Poikiloblastic whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Sovite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Sovite is subvitreous to dull while that of Taconite is earthy. Sovite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Sovite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, creating artwork, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.