Know all about Suevite and Taconite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Suevite is Earthy whereas that of Taconite is Banded, Trellis. Suevite appears Banded and Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Suevite and Taconite is earthy. Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork.